Ashlee Simpson

Ashlee Simpson is dating ‘Boardwalk Empire’ star Vincent Piazza

The 26-year-old singer-and-actress ‘ who split up with husband Pete Wentz after just over two years of marriage in February ‘ has been spotted kissing and holding hands with the actor in New York.

It is not the first time Ashlee, who has two-year-old son Bronx Mowgli with former ‘Fall Out Boy’ star Pete, has spent time with another man since her break-up ‘ she has also enjoyed the company of D.R.U.G.S. front-man Craig Owens, who is a good friend of her ex’s.

However, in March Ashlee was seen holding hands with her 32-year-old estranged husband, sparking speculation the pair had reconciled as she ‘lovingly leaned’ on him while out.

A source said: ‘Ashlee and Pete held hands, and Pete especially looked very happy. While waiting for their drinks, Pete had his arm around Ashlee and they definitely looked like a couple again.

“Ashlee kept smiling and lovingly leaned on Pete.”

Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson collaborating on new fashion line

Jessica Simpson

Although they’re sisters, Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson haven’t collaborated much over the years. But now, the two singers are coming together to create a line of tween apparel as part of the Jessica Simpson Collection.

Jessica and Ashlee will both serve as co-creative directors for the line, which is the first time the girls have ever collaborated on a fashion project. Simpson already has an ultra-successful line of womenswear, including her popular shoe line.

According to Women’s Wear Daily, the Simpson sisters’ new line will feature denim, sportswear, and activewear with a “girly, playful attitude.”

Among the items set to be included are graphic tees, hoodies, knit tops, pullovers, drawstring pants, outerwear, and footwear.

”Creating a tween apparel collection was a natural extension for the brand,” Jessica Simpson told WWD. “I’m excited to bring my sister, Ashlee, along as co-creative director of this division, because she brings a savvy rocker edge that defines today’s tweens.”

“My goal as co-creative director will be to design clothes that will help inspire young girls to express their personalities and creativity through fashion,” Ashlee added.

Jessica has been kept busy with her hot-selling brand over the years, while Ashlee is reportedly starting work on her fourth studio album

Ashlee Simpon’s dad Joe glad she’s getting rid of husband Pete Wentz

Pete Wentz

Estranged husband-and-wife duo Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson won’t get back together even after a seemingly friendly Valentine’s Day lunch together with their son Bronx if Papa Joe Simpson gets his way. Ashlee’s dad is apparently glad that his daughter is going to be single again because he wants to be the only man in her life.

According to our source, just like when Ashlee’s big sister Jessica split from then-husband Nick Lachey years ago, Joe is glad that his younger daughter is splitting from her man. The Simpson patriarch is said to enjoy being the only man his girls have in their lives.

A source told us, “Joe is doing nothing to encourage Ashlee to give the marriage another try, if only for the sake of her son. Joe like being the only man in his daughters’ lives and is happy that Ashlee has moved back into his hom [in Encino, CA], just like Jessica did after she announced she was leaving Nick.”

A desperate Pete even reached out to Ashlee’s parents to get her back, back Joe couldn’t be bothered to help.

A friend of the Fall Out Boy rocker claimed, “Joe got rid of Nick, and now he is saying goodbye to Pete. Let’s hope Ashlee finds more happiness than Jessica did when she finds herself officially single again.”